This blog post details the process of setting up a system to display transit arrival times on a Kindle device. The author, a San Francisco resident, utilizes old Kindles to create a display for upcoming transit information. Initially inspired by other DIY projects, they explain the jailbreaking process, image setup, and the challenges faced. The post delves into technical aspects, such as converting images for optimal display, building a Node.js server with Puppeteer, and moving to a Rust-based system with Axum. The author outlines the process of sourcing transit data from APIs, rendering it as PNG images, and serving them on a Kindle. The post offers a candid look into the challenges and successes of this DIY project.
https://lilymara.xyz/posts/2024/01/transit-kindle/